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Tampax Regular are designed to provide you with the utmost protection during your time of the month and ensure that you stay dry and hygenic all day long. These tampons are easy and comfortable to insert as they are designed with a rounded tip, they are also comfortable to wear so you can go on with your day, staying dry, protected and care-free.

Directions for the use of Tampax Regular:

Remember to wash your hands before and after inserting and removing your the tampon.

You should change your tampon every 4 to 8 hours

Be sure to use the lowest absorbency tampon for your flow.

Always remove your used tampon before inserting a new one.

Be sure to remove your last tampon at the end of your period.

Tampons are designed to absorb menstrual flow only. Do not use a tampon in anticipation of your period or to absorb non-menstrual vaginal discharge.

If you wish to use this product overnight, you may do so, provided that you insert a fresh tampon before retiring and remove it immediately upon waking.You should never wear a tampon for more than 8 hours.

Precautions to consider with the use of Tampax Regular:

Toxic Shock Syndrom (TSS) is a rare but serious illness. It is caused by the toxins produced by the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus which is commonly found in the nose and vagina. TSS can occur in men, women and children. Approximately one-half of the cases occur in menstruating women and girls. Menstrual TSS is associated with tampon use. It is more likely to occur in teenage girls and women under 30 than in older women. Early recognition and treatment of the symptoms are importantYou can reduce the risk of menstrual TSS by using a pad instead of a tampon at least once each day during your menstrual period and by using the tampon with the minimum absorbency required to meet your needs. You can also essentially eliminate the risk of menstrual TSS by not using tampons.

Side Effects to consider with the use of Tampax Regular:

TSS can occur anytime during menstruation or shortly thereafter. It can rapidly progress from flu-like symptoms to a serious illness that can be fatal. The warning signs of TSS are listed below, but all of them may not be present:

High fever

Vomiting

Diarrhea

Rash that looks like sunburn

Dizziness

Muscle aches

Fainting or near fainting when standing up

Skin peeling may occur in later stages of the illness.

If you have one or more of these symptoms, you must immediately:

Remove Tampon

Seek medical attention

Tell your doctor if you have been using a tampon and are concerned about TSS

If you had TSS once you can get it again. You should talk to your doctor before using tampons if you have had symptoms of TSS in the past.